The Cascade Newt is the elite rope for the extreme adventurer. The components make it Ultra-Static and extremely durable. It is at home in the Cascades of the Pacific Northwest, to the slots and canyons throughout the world. The Newt is super light, packs down well and will absorb minimal water.
*WARNING!!! Do not use with Titanium devices due to low heat dissipation. UHMPE has a low melting point but it also has a very low friction coefficient. The Vectran will help with heat dissapation. Be mindful of stopping at one point on long 250'plus rappels. All Polyester, Polypropylene and Polyethelene fibers may glaze at higher temperatures.
Cascade Newt
Diameter: 8.5mm (Rides and feels like an 8)
Sheath: 50% Mass, Vectran/UHMPE
Core: 50% Mass, UHMPE/Polypropylene
Weight: 39g/m (6lbs@70m)
Tensile Strength: 23kn (Manufacturer Batch Tested)
Elongation: 1.5% @ 300lbs
Sheath Slippage: <1%
Reviews
Canyoneering instructor here. I’ve tried every rope imaginable—Glacier Black ropes are consistently better. After 3+ years, I’ve never core shot ANY of my GB ropes (other ropes gave up long ago), and this new high vis Newt is their best yet. The UHMPE/Vectran sheathes are so ridiculously resilient. They’re also lightweight, silky smooth on rappel, float well in water, and remain supple even years in. HIGHLY recommend. Don’t waste your $$ on a cheap stiff rope that lasts half as long.
Just got back from a trip in the Waterpocket Fold where we backpacker in and did multiple days of canyons. It was a no brainer to bring this rope as it is extremely light, absorbs virtually no water, and withstands the abuse that sandstone canyons have to offer. 10/10 was the best rope on the trip.
I’ve used many ropes over the years and this rope is my go to especially for swift water! It’s light and durable and it rides smooth. Between this and the polywog I’m set!!
Look if you have not tried this rope and are an avid Canyoneer , you need to get with the times this rope is amazing ….
It light even when wet , it tuff I have countless raps on mine and it is in better shape the my canyon pro with half the raps .
I hear people complain about it being fast but it’s not bad it actually helps me find the perfect friction setting on my device ! (it’s nothing you can’t handle)
Anyway don’t hesitate to buy this rope it’s amazing!
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